News Producer (Primary) - Wis

Gray Media • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

WIS Television, an award-winning NBC affiliate in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a journalist and storyteller to produce engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms. The producer gathers and showcases new, engaging, and shareable content, works under deadlines, and creates stories in an approachable style. The role involves producing creative newscasts, writing and editing stories, developing and pitching content, publishing on digital platforms, and helping news teams and on-air talent deliver memorable, engaging shows.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience preferred, including supervision and leadership of other journalists.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
• Strong social media skills and an ability to identify stories with strong reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Create unique, emotional, and creative newscasts, approaching each show as a fresh creative opportunity.
• Write and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Develop content and pitch story ideas.
• Research facts and assess the credibility of sources.
• Use consumer analytics to help determine content.
• Write and post daily on digital platforms, including social media.
• Lead and inspire news teams to work together to produce memorable shows.
• Coach and inspire on-air talent to be exciting and engaging.
• Perform other tasks as required by a supervisor or executive producer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed